Category Archives: Local News
Job seekers upbeat despite LeRoy plant closure
The City of LeRoy hosted a job fair Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. (WMBD-TV photo) By Howard Packowitz and WMBD-TVLEROY – LeRoy Mayor Steve Dean said it was a great day for...
Jul 24, 2019
Connect Transit board puts off fare hikes
Connect Transit Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s monthly meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit bus riders will not see fare increase...
Jul 24, 2019
LeRoy police probing possible abduction attempt
LeRoy police are describing the suspect as an older white man with a long white beard down to his stomach. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Neil DoyleLEROY – LeRoy police are investigating a possi...
Jul 23, 2019
Carrillo plans strategy session focused on State Farm’s downtown building
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington building served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters until 1974. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Cou...
Jul 23, 2019
Crop Statistician: May not be too late to have a good 2019
Corn has entered the dough stage, and 43 percent of corn is in good to excellent condition.(WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It may not be too late for Illinois farmers to have a ...
Jul 23, 2019
RESENDING; Local cooling centers during extreme heat
Heat index values could rise to 115 degrees in Central Illinois this weekend.(Carina/Flickr) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Many local establishments are open as cooling centers with extreme he...
Jul 19, 2019
Renner: Downtown Bloomington losing its skyline
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington office building served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters until 1974. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington M...
Jul 19, 2019
State Farm to knock down downtown Bloomington building
State Farm said Thursday it will start demolition of the building in the next few months. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – State Farm announced Thursday it will demolish its for...
Jul 18, 2019
ISU to offer beer, wine sales at select athletic events
Fan will be able to purchase beer and wine at public concession stands staring this fall. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Fans attending Illinois State University athletic events wi...
Jul 18, 2019
City applies for federal grant to complete Hamilton Road corridor
The city said total construction cost is estimated at just under $7.8 million. (Photo City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has applied for federal grant f...
Jul 18, 2019
